Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager

Vodafone Group Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus 20%

Company car

Pension plan

Private medical

Share save scheme

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc is seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs professional in the UK to own end-user mobile telecom regulatory analysis and lead assessments for new connectivity propositions. You will engage internal teams and regulators, translating complex requirements into actionable guidance and maintaining a knowledge base of evolving rules.

You will identify cross-border risks, propose mitigations, and communicate clear, evidence-based recommendations to senior stakeholders across legal,

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in mobile telecom regulation at end-user level.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into business actions.
• Excellent written communication for senior stakeholders and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Own end-user level mobile telecom regulatory analysis for assigned products, services and markets.
• Lead regulatory assessments for new or changed mobile connectivity propositions, translating requirements into actions.
• Manage engagement with internal stakeholders and external regulators; prepare briefs, submissions, position papers and recommendations.
• Identify and mitigate regulatory risks early, including cross-border and multi-market issues; propose mitigation options.
• Maintain a high-quality regulatory knowledge base for mobile telecom rules and policy developments.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Mobile regulation

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Own end-user level mobile telecom regulatory analysis for assigned products, services and markets, including obligations that affect customers, users, numbering, access, consumer protection, resilience and service launch readiness.
• Lead regulatory assessments for new or changed mobile connectivity propositions, translating legal and regulatory requirements into clear business actions and practical implementation guidance.
• Manage assigned engagement with internal stakeholders and, where agreed, external regulatory contacts; prepare clear briefings, submissions, position papers and decision recommendations.
• Identify, assess and escape material regulatory risks early, including cross-border and multi-market issues; propose realistic mitigation options and track follow-through.
• Maintain a high-quality regulatory knowledge base for mobile telecom rules and policy developments relevant to External Affairs, Vodafone Business and platform activities.

Ownership and responsibility for compliance.

Who you are

• Strong expertise in mobile telecom regulation at end-user level, with sound understanding of how regulation applies to customer-facing connectivity services.
• Able to work independently and exercise judgement on complex regulatory questions, while escalating strategic, high‑risk or precedent‑setting matters to the Senior Regulatory Affairs Lead and the team.
• Excellent written communication: clear, concise, evidence‑based drafting for senior stakeholders, legal teams, commercial teams and regulators.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across legal, product, technology, commercial and external affairs teams.
• Practical, delivery‑focused mindset: able to turn regulatory analysis into decisions, implementation requirements and risk‑based recommendations.

What’s in it for you

• Yearly bonus: 20%
• Company car: company funded car of £580 per month or cash alternative of £630per month.
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We’re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.